Join us for a pint & learn about our forests
Step into the world of our forests at Forest Pub, a monthly program brought to you in partnership with McMenamins History at the Mission Theater in NW Portland. Every second Monday, we bring in dynamic guest speakers to explore how forests touch every part of our lives — from the natural wonders we depend on to the creativity, culture, and cutting-edge solutions they inspire.
Whether it’s science, stories, or the latest breakthroughs in innovations, Forest Pub connects the dots between our forests and our world. 🌲🍻
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 pm
🎤 Program starts at 7:00 pm
🎟️ Tickets are on a sliding scale – $10-20
📍 Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
Recent Forest Pub with Port of Portland
Upcoming Forest Pubs
AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 7 PM
Come explore the remarkable stories held within some of Oregon’s most extraordinary trees, from ancient old-growth stands to trees whose seeds have traveled to the Moon.
Across the state, these living landmarks serve as anchors to our shared history, connecting past and present in ways few other things can.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 AT 7 PM
Through bold, playful visuals and unexpected materials, Borden invites us to see forests differently, revealing the tensions, histories, and systems that shape these landscapes. Wildfire and other forms of disturbance, both natural and human-made, provide a timely context for this exploration of how we understand and interact with the forest.
Past Forest Pubs
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